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G. David Felt

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  1. G. David Felt
    Searching I find no other company doing what Tesla has done there. Very smart of them. I do wonder if most are just waiting to change over and drop CCS with only a couple companies not committing to NACS for this market in North America.
  2. G. David Felt
    I knew EV myth believing was bad in the U.S. but to see it in so many European countries is surprising. Charged EVs | New survey finds myths and misinformation about EVs are deeply embedded - Charged EVs
  3. G. David Felt
    Back on July 26th, 2023, we reported that seven automakers came together to form a charging network to rival that of Tesla. Today, they announced that on February 1st, 2023, CEO Seth Cutler started IONNA operations in Torrance, California with the announcement of having received approval from regulatory authorities, and is commencing operations. This joint venture of these foremost automakers will bring a open charging network that is accessible to all electric vehicles with both NACS and CCS connectors. The aim is to provide a seamless, vehicle integrated, best-in-class charging experience. IONNA's charging stations will offer canopies to park under while charging wherever possible with additional customer amenities, such as restrooms, food service, with retail nearby or in the same complex, in digitally integrated and appealing locations. These locations will offer unprecedented comfort with network functions and services that facilitate seamless integration with participating automakers in-vehicle and in-app experiences, encompassing reservations, intelligent route planning and navigation, payment applications, transparent energy management, and additional features to come. Aligning with the sustainability strategies of the seven automakers, IONNA has a target of 30,000 high-powered fast charging stations strategically positioned throughout North America, backed where possible by renewable energy and storage. The first high-speed fast charging stations will open in the United States in 2024 followed by stations in Canada shortly thereafter. IONNA LLC aims to become a leading force in providing convenient, accessible, and reliable North American Fast-charging infrastructure to significantly enhance the appeal of zero-emission driving for millions of customers. View full article
  4. G. David Felt
    More information about "IONNA - High-Powered EV Charging Begins Operations in North America"
    Back on July 26th, 2023, we reported that seven automakers came together to form a charging network to rival that of Tesla. Today, they announced that on February 1st, 2023, CEO Seth Cutler started IONNA operations in Torrance, California with the announcement of having received approval from regulatory authorities, and is commencing operations. This joint venture of these foremost automakers will bring a open charging network that is accessible to all electric vehicles with both NACS and CCS connectors. The aim is to provide a seamless, vehicle integrated, best-in-class charging experience. IONNA's charging stations will offer canopies to park under while charging wherever possible with additional customer amenities, such as restrooms, food service, with retail nearby or in the same complex, in digitally integrated and appealing locations. These locations will offer unprecedented comfort with network functions and services that facilitate seamless integration with participating automakers in-vehicle and in-app experiences, encompassing reservations, intelligent route planning and navigation, payment applications, transparent energy management, and additional features to come. Aligning with the sustainability strategies of the seven automakers, IONNA has a target of 30,000 high-powered fast charging stations strategically positioned throughout North America, backed where possible by renewable energy and storage. The first high-speed fast charging stations will open in the United States in 2024 followed by stations in Canada shortly thereafter. IONNA LLC aims to become a leading force in providing convenient, accessible, and reliable North American Fast-charging infrastructure to significantly enhance the appeal of zero-emission driving for millions of customers.
  5. G. David Felt
    Kia is nailing it in both their style and interiors. Not a fan of all black but have to say that is a very nice interior for a car. Glad they are sticking it out in the mid-size sedan market.
  6. G. David Felt
    AWD is the one thing missing from this as it would be a perfect family hauler in all types of weather if AWD was available.
  7. G. David Felt
    Have to say for a Minivan, it is very nice looking. Much better than what Toyota or Honda have offered. I like it as it does have that SUV vibe.
  8. G. David Felt
    @Drew Dowdell Is there an AWD option? I see plenty of AWD Toyota Minivans at the pass. I would think this would do well with large families doing winter sports.
  9. G. David Felt
    This is awesome news and a great way to ensure you are always starting the day fully charged for driving rather than having to stop by a gas station to fuel up.
  10. G. David Felt
    As Porsche has just proven, with superior charging controller on board and cutting the re-charge time in half both at the DC chargers and at home, having a proper onboard controller capable of 19 kW or more will make people very happy with EVs. Those OEMs that are not putting a proper controller into all their EVs will suffer. I am looking at you GM 19.2 kW controller in the Cadillac and then as you move on down slower controllers with Chevrolet getting a pathetic 9.2 kW controller. Stellantis with your new STLA platform for full size 800V has a pathetic 7.2 kW controller for home charging, Toyota with a pathetic 6.6 kW for their EVs, the list of those late to the EV party is showing their disdain with slow charging controllers on their EVs. 11 kW should be the bare minimum with top end 22 kW since the difference becomes 8 hours of home charging versus 4 hours between these two controllers. ALL EVs should have the fastest possible onboard charging controller for best experience at home.
  11. G. David Felt
    Been into a big Jazz mode with my work being crazy and changes to our work now that we have to return 3 days a week to an office that is so small not sure where everyone will fit. so much for my work from home of the last 4 years. Now I am called Hybrid. Anyway, Jazz sooths the soul.
  12. G. David Felt
    Will have to say that the dash is a technical masterpiece. Really loving it. Also, I am loving all the new colors, but really digging this purplish color.
  13. G. David Felt
    Love the split converter so you can maximize the charging at 400V chargers. Very cool that they have a new 19.2 kW onboard controller allowing you to home charge on 220V/240V in 4.8 hours for full recharge compared to the first-generation model of 9.5 hours.
  14. G. David Felt
    At the rate Tesla is ignoring their customers when their products new catch fire and they say file an insurance claim as we are not being responsible to cover it under warranty, then Tesla days are numbered. Tesla ‘caught fire' while idling at home - and Musk's company has yet to explain why (msn.com) This is proof that Tesla is loosing customers due to the way Musk has ignored customer service and quality. I can see other Auto makers besides BYD surpassing Tesla this year or next. Charted: Tesla's Global Sales By Model and Year (2016–2023) (visualcapitalist.com) OUCH, I just read this: Tesla warning that 2024 growth rates in vehicle deliveries would be "notably lower" than 2023 levels and Wall Street analysts trimming their revenue forecasts, job cuts are likely inevitable. Elon Musk mimics Big Tech as Tesla delivers harsh warning to workers (msn.com)
  15. G. David Felt
    Reviewing Magna press release, I missed their CES press release of their all new 800V eDrive unit that can be used as a primary unit or as a secondary unit to any of their other 800V drive units. At 250 kW / 5000 Nm which is 335 HP / 3688 lb-ft of torque this could make a very complimentary front AWD unit to this for Lincoln. Magna Unveils Next Generation eDrive at CES 2024
  16. G. David Felt
    Depending on how much you pay you get better or worse AWD based on features. You also just picked an entry level model in the Seltos. If you look at the bulk of AWD in SUVs where people are paying about 40 to 60K for one, they have the ability now due to software to send torque and HP where needed among all the wheels. Yes, I can afford an Escalade, AWD system that is far superior to what you find in the Seltos. Your AWD is overrated comment is wrong as you brush a wide stroke with that comment. One could say that all insurance companies suck and are all the same as they only want to make money for their CEO and screw us. All RWD auto's suck in the snow All FWD auto's suck in the Snow We can go down the path of broad stroke of the brush in statements like that. It would be better to say that based on the class of auto, some AWD autos without snow tires are no better than a RWD or FWD with Snow tires. We could for sake of this argument just say that if you cannot afford any decent mid to full size upper level auto, if it rains outside and especially snows you should just stay home as you will be a problem on the roads. One cannot just make these broad stokes and think it is OK. How would you like it if due to the experience of one bad insurance adjuster at your work, all adjusters are trash and your company should be avoided like the plague.
  17. G. David Felt
    AWD with proper snow tires is far superior to a 4x4 or 4x4 with snow tires and especially FWD or RWD with snow tires.
  18. G. David Felt
    Very cool to see how many new EV charging stations were built. The US Installed More Than 1,000 EV Charging Stations Since Summer - Bloomberg Interesting that 1.2 million EVs were added and electricity use went down. The US Added 1.2 Million EVs To The Grid Last Year, & Electricity Use Went Down - CleanTechnica
  19. G. David Felt
    Yes the MX30 concept is a dual but then Mazda talks about the future being a single rotor generator is how I took it, but then I could totally be off base due to the way they talk about it.
  20. G. David Felt
    Totally can see this as a Lincoln Navigator EV. I wonder what they will do to make it an AWD unit. Good chance that a full-size SUV could have the room underneath for two of these bad boys, so you have a near 2,000 hp and 11,000 plus lb.-ft of torque. That would be a crazy awesome SUV EV.
  21. G. David Felt
    As long as your under 5'6" tall then people will fit in a Tesla. Worst design of an auto ever with piss poor interior space for a car or CUV.
  22. G. David Felt
    Do you mean dual rotor rotary motor which was in the RX-8 compared to this single rotor rotary generator?
  23. G. David Felt
    Plenty of good options for a first car for people.
  24. G. David Felt
    COMPLEXITY, Right, not what the public wants, but some will say Hybrid is better than pure EV. I will acknowledge that for some a Hybrid will be better than a pure EV and this will probably be the last Hurrah for the Rotary till we get proper deep solid-state batteries into production.
  25. G. David Felt
    Interesting movement in Tesla Stock and not a good one. Tesla Stock Just Made A Death Cross As Market Sentiments Shift (msn.com)
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